Robert Sharpe, aged 60, was tragically killed on July 15, 2017, in the West Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. A Marine Corps veteran, Sharpe was on his way to a dialysis treatment when he was approached by an assailant during what appeared to be an attempted robbery. He was shot in the early morning hours, around 5 a.m., near the 400 block of North Kedzie Avenue.
Despite being a well-known and beloved community member, no suspects have been arrested in connection with his death, and police are still seeking public assistance for leads.
Sharpe's death was one of the numerous tragic incidents contributing to Chicago's escalating gun violence in 2017, a year that recorded a significant number of homicides. His case remains a poignant example of the senseless violence affecting many neighborhoods across Chicago. The authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward, hoping for a breakthrough to bring justice to Sharpe's grieving family and community.
